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Lawnside School District
Elementary School · Lawnside School District
426 EAST CHARLESTON AVE, Lawnside, NJ 08045
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
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#1,756 of 2,466
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Lawnside School District
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About Lawnside School District
Lawnside School District is a public elementary school in Lawnside, NJ, part of Lawnside School District. Lawnside School District serves approximately 342 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Lawnside School District has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,756 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Lawnside School District show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Lawnside School District sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Lawnside School District sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Lawnside School District — Students at Lawnside School District score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Lawnside School District Compares
See how Lawnside School District performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
426 EAST CHARLESTON AVE, Lawnside, NJ 08045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lawnside School District may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Somerdale Park School (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Somerdale), which scores notably higher. Another option is Magnolia (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Magnolia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HADDONFIELD FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Haddonfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lawnside, see our Lawnside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Somerdale Park School Somerdale | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Magnolia Magnolia | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Osage School Voorhees | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| BROOKFIELD ACADEMY Cherry Hill | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School Cherry Hill | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Sterling High School Somerdale | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Avon Elementary School Haddonfield | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Woodcrest Elementary School Cherry Hill | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Woodland Middle School Barrington | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| James Johnson Elementary School Cherry Hill | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School Stratford | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Haddonfield Middle School Haddonfield | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Central School Haddonfield | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Rosa International Middle School Cherry Hill | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| JOHN PAUL II REGIONAL SCHOOL Stratford | 2.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Haddon Heights Jr./Sr. High School Haddon Heights | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Parkview Elementary School Stratford | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Chews Elementary School Blackwood | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| HADDONFIELD FRIENDS SCHOOL Haddonfield | 2.5 mi | 7.1 |
| A. Russell Knight Elementary School Cherry Hill | 2.5 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,338
Median Home Value
$215,100
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
Population
3,124
College Educated
22.4%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Median Age
46.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary School Kearny, NJ | 5.5 |
| Glenview Avenue Haddon Heights, NJ | 5.5 |
| James Johnson Elementary School Cherry Hill, NJ | 5.5 |
| Lafayette - Pershing Carneys Point, NJ | 5.5 |
| Lafayette Elementary School Wayne, NJ | 5.5 |
| Livingston Avenue School Cranford, NJ | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lawnside School District
What grades does Lawnside School District serve?
Lawnside School District serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lawnside School District?
Lawnside School District has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawnside School District?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawnside School District is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawnside School District rank in NJ?
Lawnside School District ranks #1,756 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lawnside School District's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawnside School District has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawnside School District?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawnside School District has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawnside School District a charter school?
No, Lawnside School District is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawnside School District a Title I school?
No, Lawnside School District is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawnside School District?
50.6% of students at Lawnside School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (856) 546-4850
Resources & Links
District
Lawnside School District- District Enrollment
- 347
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,568
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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